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New Mexico State forward Ivan Aurrecoechea (15) looks for a shot between Grand Canyon's Alessandro Lever (25) and Matt Jackson during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. New Mexico State won 89-57. Steve Marcus, AP

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New Mexico State forward Ivan Aurrecoechea (15) looks for a shot between Grand Canyon's Alessandro Lever (25) and Matt Jackson during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. New Mexico State won 89-57.
Steve Marcus, AP

New Mexico State guard Terrell Brown (3) drives by Grand Canyon's Matt Jackson (5) and Trey Drechsel (2) during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. New Mexico State won 89-57. Steve Marcus, AP

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New Mexico State guard Terrell Brown (3) drives by Grand Canyon's Matt Jackson (5) and Trey Drechsel (2) during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. New Mexico State won 89-57.
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Grand Canyon's Carlos Johnson, left, fouls New Mexico State guard Terrell Brown as he tries to pick off a pass during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. Steve Marcus, AP

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Grand Canyon's Carlos Johnson, left, fouls New Mexico State guard Terrell Brown as he tries to pick off a pass during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas.
Steve Marcus, AP

New Mexico State guard Trevelin Queen (20) dunks over Grand Canyon's Trey Drechsel (2) and Oscar Frayer (4) during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. New Mexico State won 89-57. Steve Marcus, AP

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New Mexico State guard Trevelin Queen (20) dunks over Grand Canyon's Trey Drechsel (2) and Oscar Frayer (4) during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. New Mexico State won 89-57.
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Grand Canyon coach Dan Majerle calls out to players during an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico State for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. New Mexico State won 89-57. Steve Marcus, AP

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Grand Canyon coach Dan Majerle calls out to players during an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico State for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. New Mexico State won 89-57.
Steve Marcus, AP

New Mexico State forward C.J. Bobbitt (13) puts up the ball between Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer (4) and Trey Drechsel (4) during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. New Mexico State beat Grand Canyon 89-57. Steve Marcus, AP

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New Mexico State forward C.J. Bobbitt (13) puts up the ball between Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer (4) and Trey Drechsel (4) during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. New Mexico State beat Grand Canyon 89-57.
Steve Marcus, AP

New Mexico State guard Trevelin Queen (20) and Grand Canyon's Alessandro Lever vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. Steve Marcus, AP

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New Mexico State guard Trevelin Queen (20) and Grand Canyon's Alessandro Lever vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas.
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Grand Canyon's Carlos Johnson (23) shoots over New Mexico State guard Trevelin Queen (20) during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. Steve Marcus, AP

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Grand Canyon's Carlos Johnson (23) shoots over New Mexico State guard Trevelin Queen (20) during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas.
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Grand Canyon's Damari Mislead (11) drives by New Mexico State guard AJ Harris (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. Steve Marcus, AP

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Grand Canyon's Damari Mislead (11) drives by New Mexico State guard AJ Harris (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas.
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GCU's Roberts Blumbergs (12) and Carlos Johnson (23) attempt to block a layup from New Mexico State's Trevelin Queen (20) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Roberts Blumbergs (12) and Carlos Johnson (23) attempt to block a layup from New Mexico State's Trevelin Queen (20) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU fans call out the opposing team, New Mexico State prior to the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU fans call out the opposing team, New Mexico State prior to the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU fans call out the opposing team, New Mexico State prior to the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU fans call out the opposing team, New Mexico State prior to the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU fans react to a basket against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU fans react to a basket against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's Damari Milstead (11) dribbles up the court against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Damari Milstead (11) dribbles up the court against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU fans react to a basket against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU fans react to a basket against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's Alessandro Lever (25) reacts after scoring against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Alessandro Lever (25) reacts after scoring against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) dunks against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) dunks against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) dunks against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) dunks against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's Roberts Blumbergs (12) shoots against New Mexico State's Eli Chuha (22) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Roberts Blumbergs (12) shoots against New Mexico State's Eli Chuha (22) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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New Mexico State's AJ Harris (12) blows on his fingers after hitting a three against GCU during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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New Mexico State's AJ Harris (12) blows on his fingers after hitting a three against GCU during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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New Mexico State's head coach Chris Jans calls a play to his team during the first half against GCU at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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New Mexico State's head coach Chris Jans calls a play to his team during the first half against GCU at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's Carlos Johnson (23) drives against New Mexico State's Clayton Henry (5) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Carlos Johnson (23) drives against New Mexico State's Clayton Henry (5) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's Carlos Johnson (23) drives against New Mexico State's Clayton Henry (5) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Carlos Johnson (23) drives against New Mexico State's Clayton Henry (5) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's Carlos Johnson (23) shoots against New Mexico State's Clayton Henry (5) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Carlos Johnson (23) shoots against New Mexico State's Clayton Henry (5) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's Carlos Johnson (23) shoots against New Mexico State's Clayton Henry (5) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Carlos Johnson (23) shoots against New Mexico State's Clayton Henry (5) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle reacts to a call during the first half against New Mexico State at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle reacts to a call during the first half against New Mexico State at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU fans react to a turnover against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU fans react to a turnover against New Mexico State during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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New Mexico State's AJ Harris (12) passes the ball under pressure from GCU's Trey Dreschel (2) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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New Mexico State's AJ Harris (12) passes the ball under pressure from GCU's Trey Dreschel (2) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's Michael Finke (42) fights for a loose ball with New Mexico State's C.J. Bobbitt (13) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Michael Finke (42) fights for a loose ball with New Mexico State's C.J. Bobbitt (13) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's Tim Finke (24) blocks a shot from New Mexico State's Shunn Buchanan (1) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Tim Finke (24) blocks a shot from New Mexico State's Shunn Buchanan (1) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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New Mexico State's Eli Chuha (22) reacts with AJ Harris (12) after scoring against GCU during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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New Mexico State's Eli Chuha (22) reacts with AJ Harris (12) after scoring against GCU during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle calls out to his team during the first half against New Mexico State at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle calls out to his team during the first half against New Mexico State at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.
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Texas Rio Grande Valley's Javon Levi (14) recovers a loose ball and passes as he falls against GCU during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Texas Rio Grande Valley's Javon Levi (14) recovers a loose ball and passes as he falls against GCU during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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Texas Rio Grande Valley's Greg Bowie II (0) loses the ball as he drives against GCU's Alessandro Lever (25) during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Texas Rio Grande Valley's Greg Bowie II (0) loses the ball as he drives against GCU's Alessandro Lever (25) during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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GCU's Trey Dreschel (2) passes out of a double team from Texas Rio Grande Valley's Lesley Varner II (11) and Jordan Jackson (22) during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Trey Dreschel (2) passes out of a double team from Texas Rio Grande Valley's Lesley Varner II (11) and Jordan Jackson (22) during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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GCU's Trey Dreschel (2) passes out of a double team from Texas Rio Grande Valley's Lesley Varner II (11) and Jordan Jackson (22) during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Trey Dreschel (2) passes out of a double team from Texas Rio Grande Valley's Lesley Varner II (11) and Jordan Jackson (22) during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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GCU cheerleaders pump up the crowd during a timeout during the first half of a game against Texas Rio Grande Valley at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU cheerleaders pump up the crowd during a timeout during the first half of a game against Texas Rio Grande Valley at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle watches his team play during the first half against Texas Rio Grande Valley at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle watches his team play during the first half against Texas Rio Grande Valley at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle yells at an official during the first half against Texas Rio Grande Valley at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle yells at an official during the first half against Texas Rio Grande Valley at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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GCU's Damari Milstead (11) celebrates a basket against Texas Rio Grande Valley during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Damari Milstead (11) celebrates a basket against Texas Rio Grande Valley during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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GCU's Matt Jackson (5) high-fives Damari Milstead (11) after Milstead hit a three pointer against Texas Rio Grande Valley during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Matt Jackson (5) high-fives Damari Milstead (11) after Milstead hit a three pointer against Texas Rio Grande Valley during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) draws a foul on a shot against Texas Rio Grande Valley's Tyson Smith (L) and Terry Winn III (3) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) draws a foul on a shot against Texas Rio Grande Valley's Tyson Smith (L) and Terry Winn III (3) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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GCU fans react to an Oscar Frayer dunk against Texas Rio Grande Valley during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU fans react to an Oscar Frayer dunk against Texas Rio Grande Valley during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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GCU's Trey Dreschel (2) makes a pass away from the defense of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Lesley Varner II (11) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Trey Dreschel (2) makes a pass away from the defense of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Lesley Varner II (11) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) draws a foul on a shot against Texas Rio Grande Valley's Tyson Smith (L) and Terry Winn III (3) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) draws a foul on a shot against Texas Rio Grande Valley's Tyson Smith (L) and Terry Winn III (3) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 7, 2019.
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GCU's Damari Milstead (11) high-fives teammates after scoring and drawing a foul against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Damari Milstead (11) high-fives teammates after scoring and drawing a foul against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle watches his team take on Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle watches his team take on Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's Michael Finke (43) grabs a rebound against Chicago State University's Anthony Harris (10) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Michael Finke (43) grabs a rebound against Chicago State University's Anthony Harris (10) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) shoots a three pointer against Chicago State University's Patrick Szpir (23) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) shoots a three pointer against Chicago State University's Patrick Szpir (23) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) steals a ball away from Chicago State University's Cameron Bowles (21) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) steals a ball away from Chicago State University's Cameron Bowles (21) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) steals a ball away from Chicago State University's Cameron Bowles (21) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Oscar Frayer (4) steals a ball away from Chicago State University's Cameron Bowles (21) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle high-fives his team as they return to a timeout against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's head coach Dan Majerle high-fives his team as they return to a timeout against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU fans react to a dunk against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU fans react to a dunk against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's Roberts Blumbergs (12) and Gerard Martin (42) attempt to block Chicago State University's Rob Shaw (1) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Roberts Blumbergs (12) and Gerard Martin (42) attempt to block Chicago State University's Rob Shaw (1) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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Chicago State University's Rob Shaw (1) forces GCU's Trey Dreschel (2) to lose control of a ball during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Chicago State University's Rob Shaw (1) forces GCU's Trey Dreschel (2) to lose control of a ball during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's Alessandro Lever (25) drives into the post against Chicago State University's Christian Jacob (13) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Alessandro Lever (25) drives into the post against Chicago State University's Christian Jacob (13) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's Roberts Blumbergs (12) dunks against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Roberts Blumbergs (12) dunks against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's Roberts Blumbergs (12) dunks against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Roberts Blumbergs (12) dunks against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's Damari Milstead (11) drives against Chicago State University's Rob Shaw (1) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Damari Milstead (11) drives against Chicago State University's Rob Shaw (1) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's Michael Finke (43) passes to teammate Damari Milstead (11) against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Michael Finke (43) passes to teammate Damari Milstead (11) against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU fans throw up the horns as they wait for free throws against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU fans throw up the horns as they wait for free throws against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's Alessandro Lever (25) defends Chicago State University's Rob Shaw (1) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Alessandro Lever (25) defends Chicago State University's Rob Shaw (1) during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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GCU's Trey Dreschel (2) shoots a free throw against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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GCU's Trey Dreschel (2) shoots a free throw against Chicago State University during the first half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on January 17, 2019.
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A Grand Canyon cheerleader cheers during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic against Nevada Wolf Pack at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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A Grand Canyon cheerleader cheers during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic against Nevada Wolf Pack at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Trey Drechsel (2) of the Grand Canyon Antelopes shoots a three-pointer against Nevada Wolf Pack during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Guard Trey Drechsel (2) of the Grand Canyon Antelopes shoots a three-pointer against Nevada Wolf Pack during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Damari Milstead (11) of the Grand Canyon Antelopes and forward Caleb Martin (10) of Nevada Wolf Pack reach for a pass during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Guard Damari Milstead (11) of the Grand Canyon Antelopes and forward Caleb Martin (10) of Nevada Wolf Pack reach for a pass during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Grand Canyon University's student section does "Lopes Up" as they take a free throw during second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University's student section does "Lopes Up" as they take a free throw during second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 11, 2018.
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Head coach Dan Majerle of the Grand Canyon Antelopes motions during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic against Nevada Wolf Pack at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Head coach Dan Majerle of the Grand Canyon Antelopes motions during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic against Nevada Wolf Pack at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A referee holds up a basketball during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic between the Grand Canyon Antelopes and the Nevada Wolf Pack at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman, Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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A referee holds up a basketball during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic between the Grand Canyon Antelopes and the Nevada Wolf Pack at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Jordan Brown (21) of Nevada Wolf Pack saves the ball from going out of bounds against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Forward Jordan Brown (21) of Nevada Wolf Pack saves the ball from going out of bounds against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Oscar Frayer (4) of the Grand Canyon Antelopes reaches for a rebound against Nevada Wolf Pack during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman, Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Forward Oscar Frayer (4) of the Grand Canyon Antelopes reaches for a rebound against Nevada Wolf Pack during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Forward Oscar Frayer (4) of the Grand Canyon Antelopes reaches for a wild pass against Nevada Wolf Pack during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Forward Oscar Frayer (4) of the Grand Canyon Antelopes reaches for a wild pass against Nevada Wolf Pack during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A ball rolls out of bounds during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic between the Grand Canyon Antelopes and the Nevada Wolf Pack at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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A ball rolls out of bounds during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic between the Grand Canyon Antelopes and the Nevada Wolf Pack at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Guard Jazz Johnson (22) of Nevada Wolf Pack keeps the ball from going out of bounds against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Guard Jazz Johnson (22) of Nevada Wolf Pack keeps the ball from going out of bounds against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Head coach Eric Musselman of the Nevada Wolf Pack stands during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic against the Grand Canyon Antelopes at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Head coach Eric Musselman of the Nevada Wolf Pack stands during the 2018 Jerry Colangelo Classic against the Grand Canyon Antelopes at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Grand Canyon University head coach Dan Majerle calls out a play during the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University head coach Dan Majerle calls out a play during the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University's Alessandro Lever looks to the basket against Jacksonville's Jalyn Hinton the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University's Alessandro Lever looks to the basket against Jacksonville's Jalyn Hinton the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University head coach Dan Majerle talks to his team during the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University head coach Dan Majerle talks to his team during the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University head coach Dan Majerle share a laugh with his assistant coach Louis Wilson during the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University head coach Dan Majerle share a laugh with his assistant coach Louis Wilson during the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University's Matt Jackson attempts a free throw during the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University's Matt Jackson attempts a free throw during the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University's Gerard Martin looks to the basket against Jacksonville's Jalyn Hinton the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University's Gerard Martin looks to the basket against Jacksonville's Jalyn Hinton the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University's Gerard Martin takes it to the basket against Jacksonville the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University's Gerard Martin takes it to the basket against Jacksonville the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University's Trey Drechsel takes it to the basket against Jacksonville the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University's Trey Drechsel takes it to the basket against Jacksonville the second half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University head coach Dan Majerle gets a little hot under the collar as Jacksonville ties his Lopes during the first half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University head coach Dan Majerle gets a little hot under the collar as Jacksonville ties his Lopes during the first half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University's Oscar Frayer (4) pulls down a rebound against Jacksonville's Tyreese Davis (23) and Aamahne Santos (10) during the first half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University's Oscar Frayer (4) pulls down a rebound against Jacksonville's Tyreese Davis (23) and Aamahne Santos (10) during the first half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University's Oscar Frayer (4) grimmaces as he pulls down a rebound against Jacksonville's Tyreese Davis (23) and Aamahne Santos (10) during the first half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University's Oscar Frayer (4) grimmaces as he pulls down a rebound against Jacksonville's Tyreese Davis (23) and Aamahne Santos (10) during the first half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University's Damari Milstead (11) drives to the basket against Jacksonville's DeAnthony McCallum (5) and Aamahne Santos (10) during the first half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University's Damari Milstead (11) drives to the basket against Jacksonville's DeAnthony McCallum (5) and Aamahne Santos (10) during the first half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University's Alessandro Lever (25) gets fouled by Jacksonville's Jace Hogan (14) as he drives to the basket during the first half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018. Darryl Webb/Special for the Republic

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Grand Canyon University's Alessandro Lever (25) gets fouled by Jacksonville's Jace Hogan (14) as he drives to the basket during the first half of their game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov.11, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University basketball player Tim Finke, (24) runs a drill during practice in the gym in Phoenix on September 26, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Grand Canyon University basketball player Tim Finke, (24) runs a drill during practice in the gym in Phoenix on September 26, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University basketball player Damari Milstead, (11) shoots a basket during practice in the gym in Phoenix on September 26, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Grand Canyon University basketball player Damari Milstead, (11) shoots a basket during practice in the gym in Phoenix on September 26, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University head basketball coach Dan Majerle instructs his team during practice in the gym in Phoenix on September 26, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Grand Canyon University head basketball coach Dan Majerle instructs his team during practice in the gym in Phoenix on September 26, 2018.
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Grand Canyon University head basketball coach Dan Majerle hovers over forward Alessandro Lever, (25), as he wipes sweat from his face during practice in the gym in Phoenix on September 26, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Grand Canyon University head basketball coach Dan Majerle hovers over forward Alessandro Lever, (25), as he wipes sweat from his face during practice in the gym in Phoenix on September 26, 2018.
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New Mexico State forward Ivan Aurrecoechea (15) looks for a shot between Grand Canyon's Alessandro Lever (25) and Matt Jackson during an NCAA college basketball game for the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. New Mexico State won 89-57.

GCU's Alessandro Lever (25) reacts and looks up at the scoreboard as the team fouls down two points to New Mexico State late during the second half at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. on February 9, 2019.(Photo: Patrick Breen/The Republic)